Trump asked intel chief to intervene with FBI over Russia probe
In March President Donald Trump asked Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats to intervene with FBI Director James Comey to back off the Russia probe involving Michael Flynn. Coats, after briefing, discussions with officials led him to deem such intervention inappropriate.
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Trump backs Arab rift over Qatar amid terrorism concerns
President Trump praised actions by Saudi Arabia and 50 allied nations in cutting ties with Qatar over alleged support for extremism. He linked a Saudi visit to Qatar pressure while the U.S. acknowledged hosting bases in Qatar and reiterated praise for its role in regional security.
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Sessions Offered to Resign Amid White House Tension
Two White House sources say Attorney General Jeff Sessions floated resignation in recent months after a growing rift with President Trump. The strain followed Sessions recusal from the 2016 election probe and Trump’s anger over the travel ban delays.
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Coats Testifies On FBI Inquiry Amid Russia Probe questions
Coats testifies today before the Senate Intelligence Committee as lawmakers press for details of his interactions with President Trump regarding the FBI investigation. The week centers on whether the President obstructed the Russia inquiry and Comey’s upcoming testimony. DNI spokesman Brian Hale declined to discuss private conversations.
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Russia intercepts U S B 52 over Baltic near border
Moscow said a Sukhoi Su 27 intercepted a nuclear capable U S B 52 over neutral waters near its border The defence ministry noted the bomber was identified and escorted away Russians viewed the incident as disrespectful and echoed Cold War tensions NATO nations regularly report scrambles on Russian bombers but Russia rarely confirms such actions
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Contractor charged with leak to media
Reality Leigh Winner a 25 year old former U S Air Force linguist and Pluribus International Corp employee was charged with printing removing and mailing classified national defense information to The Intercept after NSA reporting on Russian hacking before the 2016 election The case marks the first such arrest under President Trump s vow to crack down on leaks of secret information with FBI agents involved in the arrest.
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